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Recent articles about Devon Wylieen-usSteelers Sign CB Devin Smith To Practice Squad; Release WR Devon WylieThe Pittsburgh Steelers made a minor practice squad move on Wednesday as cornerback Devin Smith was signed and wide receiver Devon Wylie was released.
Wylie was added to the practice squad two weeks ago after rookie wide receiver Markus Wheaton suffered a broken pinky finger, so this is a good sign that the Steelers third-round draft pick will be back practicing this week after missing the last three games.
Smith was with the Steelers during training camp and has already spent some time this season on the practice squad.
Steelers Sign CB Devin Smith To Practice Squad; Release WR Devon Wylie is a post from: Steelers Depot30 Oct 2013 10:10:16 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/steelers_sign_cb_devin_smith_to_practice_squad_release_wr_devon_wylie/s1_8268_14921441
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/steelers_sign_cb_devin_smith_to_practice_squad_release_wr_devon_wylie/s1_8268_14921441Steelers Sign CB Devin Smith To Practice Squad; Release WR Devon Wyliehttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/steelers_sign_cb_devin_smith_to_practice_squad_release_wr_devon_wylie/s1_8268_14921441http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngRichard Mann Explains Decision To Add Of WR Devon Wylie To The Practice SquadWith two wide receivers already on the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad in Kashif Moore and Justin Brown, the decision to add free agent wide receiver Devon Wylie earlier this week to the eight man unit was a curious one. In a recent interview with David Todd of 970 ESPN Radio, wide receiver coach Richard Mann explained the reasoning behind it.
"I think what it is, is another set of legs and plus I've heard that he's a pretty good receiver," said Mann. "I don't know him that well. Getting to know him, spent a lot of time together in the last day or so, but that's another set of legs that will help us in practice, because with Markus [Wheaton] down, that puts a little more pressure on the guys to be on the show teams and I think Coach [Mike] Tomlin is just giving us a chance to not wear a couple guys out all the time.
Wylie, who was released from the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals just over a week ago, was selected in the fourth-round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs 19 Oct 2013 06:35:02 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/richard_mann_explains_decision_to_add_of_wr_devon_wylie_to_the_practice_squad/s1_8268_14826323
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/richard_mann_explains_decision_to_add_of_wr_devon_wylie_to_the_practice_squad/s1_8268_14826323Richard Mann Explains Decision To Add Of WR Devon Wylie To The Practice Squadhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/richard_mann_explains_decision_to_add_of_wr_devon_wylie_to_the_practice_squad/s1_8268_14826323http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngSteelers Sign WR Devon Wylie To Practice SquadThe Pittsburgh Steelers filled the open spot on their practice Wednesday following the Tuesday promotion of cornerback Isaiah Green to the 53 man roster by signing wide receiver Devon Wylie.
Wylie was originally selected 107th overall, in the 4th round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs out of Fresno State and was most recently a member of the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.
During his rookie season with the Chiefs, Wylie saw action in six games where he caught six passes for 53 yards. In addition, he also returned five punts for 26 yards and nine kickoffs for another 191 yards while with the Chiefs.
The Steelers are still without the services of rookie wide receiver Markus Wheaton, who continues to work his way back from a pinky injury, so Wylie will likely help in taking a few reps during practice.
Steelers Sign WR Devon Wylie To Practice Squad is a post from: Steelers Depot16 Oct 2013 12:23:54 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/steelers_sign_wr_devon_wylie_to_practice_squad/s1_8268_14803280
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